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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,262.79, 48,661.80 and 19,347.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,262.79, 48,661.80 and 19,347.10 is: 26,698.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,262.79 : 48,661.80 = 19,347.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,262.79/48,661.80 = 19,347.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,262.79x = 48,661.80 × 19,347.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,262.79x = 941,464,710.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,464,710.78/35,262.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,698.53

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